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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSumptuous
/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxuriously fine or grand.
"The guests enjoyed a sumptuous banquet served on silver platters." - 2
Extravagantly rich and luxurious.
"She relaxed on a sumptuous velvet sofa in the penthouse suite."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'sumptuosus', meaning costly or expensive, which stems from 'sumptus', meaning expense or cost. Entering Middle English in the 15th century via Old French 'somptueux', the word has historically retained its core association with magnificent expenditure, luxurious display, and lavish grandeur.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sumptuous" is said worldwide
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somptueux
Transliteration: sɔ̃ptɥø
"Le mariage a eu lieu dans un château somptueux."
prunkvoll
Transliteration: prʊŋkˈfɔl
"Sie lebten in einem prunkvollen Palast."
sontuoso
Transliteration: sonˈtwɔ.zo
"Hanno preparato un pranzo sontuoso per gli ospiti."
suntuoso
Transliteration: sunˈtwaso
"El hotel ofrece habitaciones suntuosas con vista al mar."
suntuoso
Transliteration: sũˈtu.zu
"A festa de casamento foi realizada em um palácio suntuoso."
शानदार
Transliteration: shaandaar
"उन्होंने एक शानदार दावत का आयोजन किया।"
华丽的
Transliteration: huálì de
"晚宴上摆满了华丽的菜肴。"
사치스러운
Transliteration: sachiseureoun
"그들은 사치스러운 연회를 열었다."
豪華な
Transliteration: gōka na
"私たちは豪華な夕食を楽しみました。"
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